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Andy Burnham MP Articles

An NHS true to its founding values

Two months ago, Labour’s conference took a historic decision; one which allows us to put people at the centre of the health and care system in a way that was never achievable before. By endorsing full integration of health and social care, Labour has opened up an...

Time to put the NHS first and ‘Drop the Bill’

When I took on the job of shadow health secretary a month ago I made an offer to Andrew Lansley. I asked the government to put the NHS first by dropping their damaging Health and Social Care Bill and in return Labour will work with them to reform NHS commissioning...

Social care – rift in the coalition?

Social care, which proved so divisive when Labour sought cross-party consensus in the face of ‘death tax’ hysteria, is back on the table. Andy Burnham teases out the divisions between the cohabiting Lib Dems and Tories on this crucial issue.

Bassetlaw and beyond

The leadership candidate hails the Bassetlaw primary, and outlines how else he intends to boost Labour party democracy and involve members more closely the year round, including in CLPs without MPs

Time to put the NHS first and ‘Drop the Bill’

Time to put the NHS first and ‘Drop the Bill’

Nov 8, 2011 | Section: Web exclusive

When I took on the job of shadow health secretary a month ago I made an offer to Andrew Lansley. I asked the...

Social care – rift in the coalition?

Sep 6, 2010 | Red Wedge

In England, the way we care for older and disabled people is a broken system. And things are about to get much worse....

Bassetlaw and beyond

Jul 6, 2010 | Articles, Section: Web exclusive

Choosing the next Labour leader - the next Labour prime minister - is not a simple task and not one to be taken...

Fighting their corner

May 23, 2008 | Articles, Section: Article

The reason for New Labour's success over the past decade was that the party spoke to people's concerns and...

A matter of trust

Jan 28, 2008 | Articles, Section: Article

There’s something much more worrying than the often-heard notion that the public don’t trust politicians: politicians...

Strong foundations

Nov 1, 2007 | Articles, Section: Article

When the dust has settled on a turbulent few weeks in politics, it will become increasingly clear that, in the recent...

Tangled up in blue

Sep 1, 2007 | Articles, Section: Article

Politics is just like football – a funny old game. One minute you’re flying high, getting the bounce of the ball. But...

Heal thyself

Feb 7, 2007 | Articles, Section: Article

As we near the 10th anniversary of entering government, Labour can say with confidence and pride that the NHS has been...

Heal thyself

Jan 29, 2007 | Project challenge: Criminal justice

As we near the 10th anniversary of entering government, Labour can say with confidence and pride that the NHS has been...

A health constitutional

Sep 23, 2006 | Articles, Section: Article

When the NHS celebrates its 60th birthday in 2008, it will be in its best ever health. On any objective test, the NHS...

Health

Mar 16, 2004 | Articles, Section: Article

Any universal, free service will have two potential flaws. First, practitioners may feel they are doing people a...

Broadcast news

Jun 6, 2002 | Articles, Section: Article

That people get less interested in politics and current affairs with every year that passes is quickly entering the...